Weimar KCs Fried Catfish Dinners During Lent
Weimar Knights of Columbus Council 2153 will hold a drive-thru-only fried catfish dinner on Friday, March 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. or until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center in Weimar. Cost will be $13 per plate. The Catholic Daughters will be selling desserts.
Schulenburg Sausagefest
The eighth annual Schulenburg Sausagefest will be held on Saturday, April 1 in downtown Schulenburg from 11:15 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The event will start at 11:15 a.m. with the “Shortest Parade in Texas.” Live music all day will feature David Lewis Band, The Czechaholics and Mark Halata & Texavia. There will also be a hog-calling contest, sausagetoss contest, arts/crafts vendors, children’s activities, grand march, fun run, American Legion black bean motorcycle ride, biergarten and food.
For more information, contact the Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce at 979-743-4514 or schulenburgsausagefest@gmail.com or visit www.schulenburgsausagefest.com.
St. Rose Altar Society Palm Sunday Dinner
The St. Rose Altar Society will hold its Palm Sunday fried chicken dinner on April 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Schulenburg Hall. The drive-thru-only plates will cost $12 each and include fried chicken with all the trimmings. A bake sale will also be held.
Voter Registration Deadline for May 6 Elections
Anyone who is not a registered voter, but wants to vote in the Saturday, May 6 local elections, must register to vote by the deadline of Thursday, April 6. For more information about becoming a registered voter, contact the Fayette County elections office at 979-968-6563 or visit Vote.Texas.Gov.
Good Friday Community Service
The Ministerial Alliance will host a Good Friday service at noon on Friday, April 7 at First Baptist Church, 110 N. Upton, Schulenburg.
First Baptist Church Easter Services
An Easter sunrise service will take place at 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 9 at First Baptist Church of Schulenburg. Children’s Jumpstart Rally and Sunday School for all ages will start at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 10:45 a.m. Easter worship service with special music. An Easter egg hunt for children from nursery through fifth grade will be held immediately following the 10:45 a.m. worship service. First Baptist Church is located at 110 N. Upton Ave., phone 979-743-3621.
Freyburg United Methodist Church Easter Sunrise Service Freyburg United Methodist Church will hold an Easter sunrise service on Sunday, April 9 at 7:30 a.m., followed by a brunch in the Fellowship Haus. Everyone is welcome to join the congregation.
Freyburg United Methodist Church is located at 4520 FM 2238 northwest of Schulenburg.
American Legion Chicken Fried Chicken Breast Dinner American Legion McBride Post 143 will serve a drive-thru-only fried chicken and sausage dinner on Wednesday, April 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Legion Home in Wolters Park. The plates will include fried chicken, sausage, buttered potatoes, green beans with bacon and dinner roll. Tickets ($12 each) are available at Schulenburg Printing, Schulenburg Sticker, Grahmann’s True Value, Crystal Threads or from any Legion member. Only a limited number of tickets will be available at the drivethru. The Auxiliary will have bake sale items available for purchase.
Lions Club Nontraditional Student Scholarship
The Schulenburg Lions Club is offering $1,000 nontraditional student scholarships, open to residents of Schulenburg and those who work in Schulenburg and live in the tri-county area.
A nontraditional student is someone pursuing secondary education after high school, has delayed enrollment due to personal reasons, works full-time, has dependents, is a single parent, attends school part-time or has financial need. Applicants can be enrolled in technical school, nursing program, four-year university, graduate school or work-related certification program.
Applications are available by calling the Chamber of Commerce at 979-743-4514 or visiting the Chamber website. Applications must be submitted to the Chamber office by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 14.